IndiGo & CFM sign MoU for 1,000+ LEAP-1A engines
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This will be the largest single order ever placed for LEAP engines and a record for CFM International. The deal includes creation of MRO capabilities for IndiGo’s growing fleet.
IndiGo announced it has signed an MoU with CFM International for an order of 1,000+ LEAP-1A engines to power 510 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft. This will be the largest single order ever placed for LEAP engines and a record for CFM International.
The MoU also includes CFM’s extensive support in establishing IndiGo’s upcoming engine MRO facility (maintenance, repair and overhaul) and supporting IndiGo’s growing fleet through a long-term material services agreement, including supply of spare parts, ensuring high dispatch reliability, predictable costs, and world-class support as the airline further scales its operations.
On this occasion, Willie Walsh, Chief Executive Officer Designate, IndiGo said, “As IndiGo embarks on its next phase of growth towards becoming a truly global airline, we are delighted to extend our long-standing partnership with CFM International for the engines powering future deliveries of our Airbus A320/321neo family aircraft fleet. CFM has been a trusted partner in our growth journey since 2016, supporting a fleet that now exceeds 375 A320/321 family aircraft. The LEAP engine's industry-leading proven reliability makes it the ideal choice to support our scale, operational resilience and sustainability ambitions. This partnership reinforces our commitment to providing safe, reliable and efficient travel across an ever-expanding network in India and around the world.”
“IndiGo has trusted CFM to support its performance for a decade now, and we're honored to renew that trust with today's agreement. LEAP engines are delivering up to twice the time on wing in hot and harsh operating environments than when they entered service, while continuing to provide fuel efficiency and reliability,” said H. Lawrence Culp, Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at GE Aerospace. “As we continue to strengthen the program to best serve our customers, GE Aerospace is also proud to build on more than 40 years of support for India’s aviation sector. With a strong installed base, manufacturing in Pune, a broad local supplier network, and advanced engineering in Bengaluru, we remain committed to supporting IndiGo’s growth and expanding our presence in India.”
"This historic milestone reflects the long-standing partnership between IndiGo and CFM. It underscores the trust that airlines place in the performance and value delivered by the LEAP engine”, said Olivier Andriès, Chief Executive Officer of Safran. “As one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets, India is of strategic importance to Safran. Through our continued investments in the country, particularly in LEAP engine production and MRO capabilities, we are strengthening our long-term commitment to supporting IndiGo’s remarkable growth and to contributing to the development of Indian aerospace industry."
